Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 8 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is excellent and inspirational. The childminder is a skilful practitioner who has extensive knowledge of how children learn. She demonstrates excellent practice in supporting children to play, explore, be creative and think critically. As a result, children make outstanding progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder carries out meticulous evaluation of her provision. She attends regular meetings and training courses to improve her practice and benefit children's learning, for example in helping them to understand diversity in positive ways. Continually updating her professional development enables the childminder to identify and address future enhancements to the service she offers.  The childminder is extremely skilled and acutely aware of being sensitive to help children of all ages form secure emotional attachments. The settling-in process is robust. It provides an exceptionally strong foundation that encourages children to

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This provision is outstanding

confidently explore and become independent, active learners.  The childminder has an exceptional understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This means she promotes children's health, safety and well-being most effectively. This is because procedures are thorough. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills regularly, giving safeguarding a high priority. Children benefit from this incredibly safe provision.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure that children's individual needs are carefully considered. Parents' views and outside agency involvement are consistently welcomed, celebrated and utilised to support children to flourish in their all-round development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend children's sense of responsibility and independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing indoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including evaluation of the provision, policies and procedures, risk assessments, children's files and suitability documents.  The inspector sought the view of parents through questionnaire comments and letters of referral.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The experienced and dedicated childminder has a robust in-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She gives children's communication and language skills high priority at all times. The childminder asks children probing questions during their play, which helps them to think critically and use clear language to express themselves. This helps them to put words to their actions and solve problems. The childminder uses exemplary plans to teach children about difference and diversity. As a result, children develop an extremely positive understanding about the differences they see and the world they live in. There are missed opportunities to give children an increased sense of responsibility and independence, for example by involving them in making and using a visual timeline of the day. There is a consistent emphasis on children learning and using letters, numbers, comparisons, colours and shapes. This

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who attend. This is outstanding

prepares children very well for their future learning when they move on to school.

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outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the children and their families. This means she addresses their needs exceptionally well. Therefore, children settle extremely well because of her highly comprehensive knowledge about their routines and preferences. Children explore the space and resources independently, knowing the childminder is nearby to provide support at all times. As a result, children are confident and exceptionally happy, and develop emotional security and a motivation to learn. The childminder uses remarkable teaching strategies to help children learn about safety. She continually adapts the play areas and activities to make sure she offers children challenging experiences that take account of different stages of development and varying abilities. Children learn about the importance of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, and about the food chain.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder observes and analyses children's progress accurately and with a sharp focus on each child. As a result, she implements an extensive range of experiences which excite and challenge children very successfully. The childminder is highly effective in monitoring children's learning. She meticulously tracks their progress to identify areas where children may need additional support. She prepares and considers strategies for those children learning English as an additional language and those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has achieved awards from local authority initiatives that recognise her strong dedication and commitment. Parents are delighted with this provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132921 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 836347 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Perrymead, Bath.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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